— CMAP SPRING FUNDRAISER —

WE MAY BE RIGHT

Nationally-Touring Billy Joel Cover Band​

Sunday, April 19, 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

Stone Hill Church, 1025 Bunn Drive, Princeton, NJ

Dessert reception following concert

General Admission Tickets: $40

Patron Ticket (includes a $60 donation): $100

Maestro Patron (includes a $170 donation and two tickets): $250 

Or Become an Event Sponsor (Sponsorship Information Below)

For more information, please contact Wendell Collins, chief development officer, at wcollins@cmaprinceton.org, or call 609.751.9699, ext. 103.

MEDITATION FOR MIND-BODY BALANCE – SPRING QUARTER (Zoom)

Mondays, April 6 through June 29, 10:00 a.m. (no meeting 5/25)

Fee: $90 resident/$100 nonresident

Experience a modern approach to deep rest and mindfulness designed to restore balance and vitality. This guided meditation practice combines breath awareness, gentle body scanning, and evidence-based relaxation techniques to quiet the mind and calm the nervous system. Each sixty-minute session offers a supportive environment where participants may recline or sit comfortably while cultivating ease, focus, and clarity. Discover how intentional stillness supports mental sharpness, sleep quality, and overall well-being at every stage of life. Gain skills around managing anxiety, promoting relaxation, improving focus, and fostering a positive state of mind.

Instructor: Joy Cline-Okoye

THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD – SPRING QUARTER (In-Person at SPB Location)

Tuesdays, April 7 through June 23, 10:00 a.m.

Fee: $90 resident/$100 nonresident

Discover the power of the Feldenkrais Method! Move better, feel better, think better! Discover how gentle, guided movement can unlock your body’s natural ability to relieve pain, improve flexibility, and boost mental agility. Learn to retrain your brain and body for lasting comfort. Bring your exercise mat, or one will be provided.

Instructor: Jaclyn Boone

TAI CHI AND QIGONG – LEVEL 1 BEGINNER

(In-Person at SPB Location)

Tuesdays, April 7 through May 12, 10:00 a.m.

Fee: $40 resident/$45 nonresident

Start or continue your journey to improved well-being with our six-week intro class to Tai Chi and Qigong. These ancient Chinese practices combine slow, deliberate movements and controlled breathing to enhance physical and mental health. Tai Chi is a system of gentle, flowing movements that can improve balance, flexibility, and muscle strength. Qigong focuses on breath control and a series of repetitive exercises to enhance energy flow (Qi) throughout the body and promote vitality.

Join today and start your path to a healthier and more balanced you!

Instructor: Rich Lund

TAI CHI AND QIGONG – LEVEL 2 SPRING QUARTER (In-Person at SPB Location)

Tuesdays, April 7 through June 23, 11:00 a.m.

Fee: $90 resident/$100 nonresident

Continue your journey with our twelve-week Tai Chi and Qigong class to help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. Our ongoing classes provide an opportunity to build on your foundation and explore more advanced techniques in a supportive and welcoming environment. 

Instructor: Rich Lund

YOGA FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT – SPRING QUARTER (Zoom)

Thursday, April 9 through June 25, 10:00 a.m.

Fee: $90 resident/$100 nonresident

Designed for all levels, these classes use chair for support and offer safe and supportive practices to help reduce tension, increase mobility, manage back pain, arthritis, or everyday aches. Using PainCare Aware principles you will learn to listen to your body’s signals, never forcing or ignoring pain. Resistance bands are used at times and will help you build strength without overdoing it. We will add simple meditation and breathwork practices to reduce stress and balance the nervous system. Together these simple yet powerful practices help you grow stronger, feel more relaxed, and most of all, comfortable in your body.

Instructor: Danalee Gascon

THE PAINTER’S STUDIO - SPRING QUARTER (In-Person at SPB Location)

Wednesdays, April 1 through June 24, 2:00–4:00 p.m. 

Fee: $135 resident/$150 nonresident

Step into The Painter’s Studio, a dynamic and inspiring class designed for painters ready to take their skills to the next level. This intermediate-level course is your opportunity to refine techniques, experiment with new styles, and develop your unique artistic voice. Students to provide their own supplies. List available upon request.

Instructor: Christina Rang

FIRST FRIDAY FILM: “A REAL PAIN” (Hybrid - In-Person at SPB Location and on Zoom)

Friday, April 3, 1:00 p.m.

“A Real Pain” explores family, trauma, and self-discovery through the strained relationship of two cousins. Kieran Culkin delivers a widely praised, emotionally raw performance as Benji, while Jesse Eisenberg is recognized for authentic writing and direction. The film’s reflections on the Holocaust and its use of Chopin’s music enrich the atmosphere, making it a poignant and thoughtful experience.

Genre: Drama/Adventure; Rated: R; Run Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Rated R for language throughout and some drug use.

Registration required, no fee.

LIBRARY READS (Zoom)

Monday, April 6, 1:00 p.m. 

The Princeton Public Library team will be showcasing some of the latest and most notable book titles, offering recommendations to help you expand your reading list.

Registration required, no fee.

THE WONDERS OF WORDPLAY — SPRING QUARTER (Zoom)

Mondays, April 6 through June 29, 2:00 p.m. (no meeting 5/25) 

Fee: $10

Join our cooperative-style poetry workshop where participants share their own poems, receive constructive feedback, and are given a weekly prompt for inspiration. All poets, whether novices or seasoned pros, are welcome.

LET’S TALK ENGLISH (ESL) (In-Person at SPB Location)

Mondays, April 6 through June 1, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (no meeting 5/25) 

Fee: $15 

A light and informal class for older adults who want to become more fluent and comfortable with English conversation. Designed for older adults, this class makes English simple, fun, and useful. Each week we’ll focus on conversations for everyday life — from meeting friends to shopping to enjoying hobbies. Together we’ll practice useful phrases, share stories, and grow more confident every week.

Instructor: Joan Kuskin

TED TALKS (Hybrid – In-Person at SPB Location and on Zoom)

Tuesdays in April, 10:30 a.m.

Together we’ll watch a TED Talk then participate in an awesome discussion led by Helen Burton. Everyone’s invited! This month’s buzzworthy topics:

April 7 — Greg Luklanoff: Let’s get real about free speech

Registration required, no fee.

POP-UP ART STUDIO (In-Person at SPB Location)

Wednesday, April 8, 5:30–7:30 p.m.; Fee: $10 

An Evening Pop-Up Art Studio: Create, Connect, and Unwind, a welcoming drop-in pop-up art studio where creativity meets the community. Every second Wednesday evening of the month, from 5:30–7:30 p.m., adults are welcome to relax, recharge, and express themselves through art in a supportive judgement-free environment. Each session includes a fun, minimally guided project, along with music, light snacks, and open creative time. This monthly gathering is designed to alleviate stress and provide a space to connect with others, rediscover joy, and nurture emotional well-being through the simple act of creating art. 

No experience is needed, bring yourself and a willingness to create.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WATCH PARTY: “MAN ON THE RUN” (Hybrid - In-Person at MH Location and on Zoom)

Wednesday, April 8, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Directed by Morgan Neville, this documentary chronicles Paul’s life immediately after The Beatles’ 1970 breakup. Using rare archival footage and never-before-seen home movies, it documents his retreat to rural Scotland and his creative rebirth with Wings. Centered on his partnership with Linda McCartney, it offers an intimate look at how he navigated intense public scrutiny to define his legacy as a solo artist. Genre: Musical Documentary; Rated: R; Run Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes

Rated R for language. 

Registration required, no fee. 

TRIVIA FEST (In-Person MH Location)

Wednesday, April 8, 6:30–8:00 p.m.

From history and pop culture to science and sports, come on your own or gather your friends and see if you have what it takes to win bragging rights. It’s the perfect chance to connect, laugh, and learn in a lively and welcoming environment with CMAP’s Trivia Fest!

Registration required, no fee.

A MUSICAL AVIARY (Zoom)

Thursday, April 9, 12:00 p.m. 

Fee: $10 resident/$15 nonresident 

Just in time for spring, this class celebrates the long tradition of birdsong in classical music. We’ll listen to works ranging from early vocal imitations to programmatic Baroque pieces, from Romantic nature portraits to modern compositions that incorporate actual field recordings. Along the way, you’ll meet some of music history’s most famous avian guests — cuckoos, nightingales, larks, cranes, goldfinches, and more — and discover how their songs helped shape the sound of classical music. 

Instructor: Brenda Leonard has taught classical music related classes and courses at the Center for Modern Aging for many years, works at the Cape May Museum of Fine Arts & Popular Culture, and is a classically trained cellist.

SPANGLISH FOR RETURNING LEARNERS (In-Person at SPB Location)

Thursdays, April 9 through May 28, 10:30 a.m.–noon

Fee: $45 

This eight-week class is perfect for learners who have some prior experience with Spanish, especially those who have previously taken classes with Karen or want to continue building on what they know. You’ll review and expand your foundational vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills through stories, games, and lighthearted practice. It is a friendly space to refresh your Spanish, gain confidence, and keep learning in a fun and relaxed setting.

Instructor: Karen Voorhees

¡SE HABLA ESPAÑOL! CHARLAS DEL CORAZÓN (Zoom)

Thursday, April 9, 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Únete a conversaciones dinámicas y actividades que te sumergen en diversas culturas. Con juegos, narraciones y dinámicas interactivas, estos encuentros crean conexiones auténticas. Registro requerido, sin costo.

Join engaging conversations and activities that immerse you in diverse cultures. Through games, storytelling, and interactive dynamics, these sessions foster authentic connections.

Registration required, no fee.

FULL CIRCLE PLAY READING PRESENTS: DAVID LEE WHITE’S “PANTHER HOLLOW” (In-Person at MH Location)

Wednesday, April 15, 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Fee: $10

Full Circle Play Reading invites you to a special performance of “Panther Hollow.” A play about freaking out and holding on.

Fresh from Off-Broadway’s United Solo Festival, storyteller and monologist David Lee White will pull you “into a slice of his life so seductively that you feel each agonizing moment, laughing all the way” 

— David Brown, “Princeton Packet.”

Join us for an evening of theatre, followed by a talkback with the director and actor, David Lee White.

David Lee White is a performer and playwright. For fourteen years, he was the associate artistic director of Passage Theatre, and for the past three years, he has been the artistic director of OnStage. Selected works include “Ways to Be Happy,” “Slippery as Sin,” “Fixed,” and “Blood,” a comedy recently adapted into a feature film. His musical, “The Angry Grammarian,” produced in Philadelphia (2025), was featured in “The New Yorker.”

AARP FREE TAX ASSISTANCE 2026 (In-Person at SPB Location)

Fridays through April 10, 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 

AARP sponsors free tax assistance for seniors and low- and moderate-income individuals through the AARP Tax-Aide program. IRS-certified AARP volunteers will prepare and electronically file individual federal and New Jersey state returns. These volunteer preparers are familiar with tax regulations and rebate programs affecting seniors. Visit https://sites.google.com/view/merceraarptaxforms/home for required documents and tax forms. Intake and Quality Review sheets are available at both locations. Registration is Now Open.